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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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